Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 62.4% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $142,057 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Waltham
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher